Ray Fell, then chairman of the Leeds United Supporters’ Club, said at the time: “It’s his career and his choice to make, but many Leeds fans will express their regrets. It’s disappointing, to put it mildly. Time has passed but there are people in Leeds close to the two lads we lost who will find it harder to move on.”

In response, Kewell stated: “It was a tragic thing in football but we can’t live in the past. I am happy and I hope everyone else can be too There were a lot of other clubs out there but this is perfect for me. Galatasaray wanted me from the start. The facilities are great. It’s a fantastic city and I’m willing to learn.”

After the former midfielder’s remarks resurfaced on Twitter recently, fans of the club have flocked to have their say on the matter, with many still outraged at Kewell’s comments, while others have claimed that his words had ruined his legacy at Leeds.

You can see some of their reactions below:

Never understand Kewell on this. Unforgivable, and what a disaster for his legacy at Leeds.

@HarryKewell you were a legend @LUFC and people loved you?
After what happened in Istanbul and with Galatasaray why on earth would you go there !
You must surely have massive regrets so sad u went ! Surely Chris and Kevin families deserve your thoughts after that shameful event.

This comment is unreal. He obviously did not understand how committed to each other Leeds fans are and if you don’t get that then you aren’t Leeds. May he one day feel the sadness our club feels over Chris and Kev.